Author: Zhen LiuPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
C Axes from Radar Depolarization Experiments at UPB Camp on Ice Stream B Antarctica
Author: Zhen LiuIce Physics and the Natural Environment
Author: John S. WettlauferPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642600301
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
The Advanced Study Institute Ice Physics in the Natural and Endangered Environ ment was held at Acquafredda di Maratea, Italy, from September 7 to 19, 1997. The ASI was designed to study the broad range of ice science and technology, and it brought together an appropriately interdisciplinary group of lecturers and students to study the many facets of the subject. The talks and poster presentations explored how basic molecular physics of ice have important environmental consequences, and, con versely, how natural phenomena present new questions for fundamental study. The of lectures discusses these linkages, in order that overall unity of following sunimary the subject and this volume can be perceived. Not all of the lecturers and participants were able to contribute a written piece, but their active involvement was crucial to the success of the Institute and thereby influenced the content of the volume. We began the Institute by retracing the history of the search for a microscopic un derstanding of melting. Our motivation was straightforward. Nearly every phenome non involving ice in the environment is influenced by the change of phase from solid to liquid or vice-versa. Hence, a sufficiently deep physical picture of the melting tran sition enriches our appreciation of a vast array of geophysical and technical problems.
Liquid Crystal Dispersions
Author: Paul S DrzaicPublisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9814518123
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 447
Book Description
Polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) materials are of interest both for their potential in display technology and the fascinating science found in liquid crystals confined to small cavities. Liquid Crystal Dispersions is a comprehensive overview of the science and technology of this new class of materials. Topics covered include formation of PDLC devices, a catalog of droplet structures and transformations, device electro-optical properties, and applications. Liquid Crystal Dispersions will be of value to the nonspecialists keen on gaining an overview of this new field, as well as to specialists interested in a comprehensive review of work in this area.
Electromagnetic Wave Scattering on Nonspherical Particles
Author: Tom RotherPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3642367453
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
This book gives a detailed overview of the theory of electromagnetic wave scattering on single, homogeneous, but nonspherical particles. Beside the systematically developed Green’s function formalism of the first edition this second and enlarged edition contains additional material regarding group theoretical considerations for nonspherical particles with boundary symmetries, an iterative T-matrix scheme for approximate solutions, and two additional but basic applications. Moreover, to demonstrate the advantages of the group theoretical approach and the iterative solution technique, the restriction to axisymmetric scatterers of the first edition was abandoned.
A Strategy for Active Remote Sensing Amid Increased Demand for Radio Spectrum
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and MedicinePublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309373085
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Active remote sensing is the principal tool used to study and to predict short- and long-term changes in the environment of Earth - the atmosphere, the oceans and the land surfaces - as well as the near space environment of Earth. All of these measurements are essential to understanding terrestrial weather, climate change, space weather hazards, and threats from asteroids. Active remote sensing measurements are of inestimable benefit to society, as we pursue the development of a technological civilization that is economically viable, and seek to maintain the quality of our life. A Strategy for Active Remote Sensing Amid Increased Demand for Spectrum describes the threats, both current and future, to the effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum required for active remote sensing. This report offers specific recommendations for protecting and making effective use of the spectrum required for active remote sensing.
Scattering of Electromagnetic Waves
Author: Leung TsangPublisher:
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Category : Electromagnetic waves
Languages : en
Pages :
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Working for Wildlife
Author: Ross GalbreathPublisher:
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Category : Conservation of natural resources
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
" ... Describes the development of wildlife administration and management in New Zealand which led to this combination of functions in the Wildlife Service, and the changes in attitudes towards wildlife and conservation which eventually in 1987 brought about its replacement. Against this background of shifting ideas and policies, "Working for wildlife" also presents the exploits and achievements of the dedicated band of Wildlife officers. They were pre-eminently people of action rather than bureaucratic administrators: fisheries technicians wading in chilly streams to record and measure migrating trout; fauna conservation field officers and scientists searching for the last of the kakapo in the precipitous Fiordland country, or scaling the cliffs of Little Mangere Island to find ways to rescue the black robins ; deer-cullers in the hills fighting the "Deer Menace". They were the original good keen men; the exploits of those who worked for Wildlife will stir the pride of all New Zealanders."--Back cover.
Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing
Author: Giorgio FranceschettiPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1351412000
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Synthetic Aperture Radar Processing simply and methodically presents principles and techniques of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) image generation by analyzing its system transfer function. The text considers the full array of operation modes from strip to scan, emphasizes processing techniques, enabling the design of operational SAR codes. A simple example then follows. This book will be invaluable to all SAR scientists and engineers working in the field. It may be used as the basis for a course on SAR image generation or as a reference book on remote sensing. It contains a wide spectrum of information presented with clarity and rigor.
Gold Town
Author: Clay DawsonPublisher: Jove Books
ISBN: 9781557731746
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
There is something about gold that makes a white man go crazy. And Danville was right in the middle of the richest gold and silver territory in the world. Long Rider was not looking for a fortune when he rode into town. But what he found was a town gone mad with gold fever and a tycoon mad with jealousy.
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